109th Paris-Roubaix. The Hell of the North.

[canyonball]

oops, double post. could a mod delete this one please? Thanks in advance

 

[canyonball]

For some reason, Paris-Roubaix doesn't get to me as flandres. I'm still hoping for a good showing from the big guns. Really wanted boonen to win.

 

[diorgen]

I share the strange desire to see Hincapie win. Would love to see Ballan turn the race upside down for him.

And as for Thor, he needs to respect the jersey. I think he probably hates Vaughters and his new step-brother teammates.

 

[Roland Rat]

Thomas the Tank Engine gets joint leadership for Roubaix:

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...earns-joint-leadership-for-paris-roubaix.html

(For how long has Ellingworth referred to Team Arrogant as "Def Leopard"? He'll be getting a memo from Nygaard soon... )

 

[Finbouy]

As predictable as I am..

Bob the Boonan
Charming Chavanel
Ballsy Ballan
Prancing Pozza
Fabulous Candellabra
Tortured Hushoft.

Guy I'd really like to win.. Tommy V and/or Philly Gilbert

 

[boomcie]

I think Paris Roubaix would do well with a live orchestra playing some fitting music in the background. Just imagine the peloton storming into Arenberg accompanied by the proper music, that would be thrilling.

Most definitely better than what some commentators spit up on the screen.

 

[Finbouy]

How about Holst's "Planets Suite"...

 

[Tuarts]

Provision top 5 prediction:

Boonen
Cancellara
Leukemans
Hushovd
Flecha

Could the Year of the Unexpected Winner though

 

[Jamsque]

I think Paris Roubaix would do well with a live orchestra playing some fitting music in the background. Just imagine the peloton storming into Arenberg accompanied by the proper music, that would be thrilling.

Most definitely better than what some commentators spit up on the screen.

Something like this, perhaps?

 

[boomcie]

How about Holst's "Planets Suite"...

Could do.

Something like this, perhaps?

Room for improvement, but hell yeah.

 

[peterst6906]

Gilbert for me, he is looking very hungry for the win. If he makes the break then it's on!

He's not currently listed as a starter, which I'm surprised about.

Something more uneven probably suits him more, like Amstel Gold the following weekend, but I also like his form for P-R if he starts.

 

[beer_thirty]

Provision top 5 prediction:

Boonen
Cancellara
Leukemans
Hushovd
Flecha

Could the Year of the Unexpected Winner though

How the HELL could I have forgotten Bjorn in my picks.. I claim complete insanity.

I actually think if you are looking for unexpected winners, he would right at the top of the list. How about the unexpected podium: (in no particular order)

Hincapie
Leukemans
Thomas

Not that it's going to happen, of course, but that one would be fun.

 

[beer_thirty]

Could do.



Room for improvement, but hell yeah.

This has to be considered if going the classical route, though maybe a bit of a cliche? Otherwise, seems like you'd have to go with something nastier, maybe something from Killing Joke, Murder Inc, Jawbox... it IS Roubaix after all.

 

[sublimit]

Less obvious riders I reckon that can do well are Lars Boom, Ian Stannard (possibly will be pulling hard on the front so perhaps not, depends where he positions himself)
Offredo, also Geraint Thomas should do OK again hopefully.

But Canc will be spitting blood after last week and will want to tear this up so I reckon he will get the win.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

1 Langeveld
2 Boom
3 Leezer
4 Veelers
5 Stamsnijder

duh

 

[boomcie]

He's not currently listed as a starter, which I'm surprised about.

Something more uneven probably suits him more, like Amstel Gold the following weekend, but I also like his form for P-R if he starts.

Once again, he will not start. No surprise. This was announced at the beginning of the season.

 

[maltiv]

Thomas the Tank Engine gets joint leadership for Roubaix:

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...earns-joint-leadership-for-paris-roubaix.html

(For how long has Ellingworth referred to Team Arrogant as "Def Leopard"? He'll be getting a memo from Nygaard soon... )

That sounds quite dumb and british-biased. Obviously Flecha should be the leader, while EBH and Geraint should have free roles.

 

[Moncoutie]

Less obvious riders I reckon that can do well are Lars Boom, Ian Stannard (possibly will be pulling hard on the front so perhaps not, depends where he positions himself)
Offredo, also Geraint Thomas should do OK again hopefully.

But Canc will be spitting blood after last week and will want to tear this up so I reckon he will get the win.

Is Offredo racing? Was injured not long ago. Would be great if he is, he's really livened up some races this year!

 

[TeoSheva]

Cancellara FTW (15km solo are ok, 50 too much...)

than Flecha, Eisel, Hammond and Boonen (in whatever order)

 

[TeoSheva]

Is Offredo racing? Was injured not long ago. Would be great if he is, he's really livened up some races this year!

no, he's not racing

 

[Astana1]

I'm picking Boonen.

 

[boomcie]

I also pick Boonen and I will be cheering my ****ing balls off.
This is going to be such a great day, I hope it will not be ruined by a long solo.

 

[sublimit]

no, he's not racing

I assumed he was riding, ah well thats a shame as he was going well a while back.

 

[tinga1]

Bmc will bring back any long solos. Boom.

 

[icefire]

Cancellara FTW (15km solo are ok, 50 too much...)

than Flecha, Eisel, Hammond and Boonen (in whatever order)

You can bet Flecha will be last of the group he is in